aluminum casting advice needed

[carbidecraters]

Ok here is the deal, We need to create off a existing part a run of valve covers and they need to be cast aluminum. Who,what,where,how do we get this done without being raped in tooling? We are a full machine shop but never made a mold for aluminum....any foundry owners or little guys want to take a stab?

[FrankG]

If you could send me a few images, Qty, and timelines I certainly would try to give you a price...

Other considerations would be if you have a preference in alloy composition and the degree of finish ie; flashing fettled off or machined & ready to mount...

Any painting or logos to be added (always brand your products...)

I think you'll get a sense of what level my foundry is at via the link below.

[carbidecraters]

Well Frank you ready to cast a full size valve cover?

[FrankG]

Like I said, I need more info... Is this for a Turbo Cummins or a Briggs & Stratton... Dimensions, Qty Etc...

[carbidecraters]

they are a fuillsize V8 valve cover 3.375 inches tall ... pm me your contact info

[carbidecraters]

I have an existing part I can send you

[Toolmaker96]

If you think that the tool shop is going to "rape" you on tooling, then I welcome you to try to design & build the req. tooling for your project.
Like you said you are a full machine shop, so you should have no problem getting a book on designing/building diecast dies and going for it, good luck.

[carbidecraters]

Thanks for the helpfull post....we will do it ourselves

[9566317]

Have you made your mold yet?
You never said the quantity of parts needed.
Are you going to machine them yourself?
What is your timeline?
I might be interested if there is enough work to make it worthwhile.
I have a few cncs and a small aluminum foundry.